19681 36978 are both sitting at the back of sunderland depot

(06 Jun 2026, 2:55 pm)BusEnthusiast.com wrote Thank the lord.They were horrid things.

Is there any info on any new transfers coming to slatyford or what buses are getting withdrawn next?

I agree, horrible buses! 

The only things I know of are 7 more Yutongs and I believe (not guaranteed just what I’ve heard) the 61 plate E200’s 36468-36476 are next out the door. Sadly that will probably be it for the foreseeable future as Stagecoach will not invest in Slatyford depot anymore until they know what is happening with the franchising.

I was at the Metro Centre on 30th May and using the footbridge to the railway station and saw 27723 in the new dark blue with a beach ball roof. Is that normal?

(06 Jun 2026, 7:35 pm)TransitObserver wrote I agree, horrible buses! 

The only things I know of are 7 more Yutongs and I believe (not guaranteed just what I’ve heard) the 61 plate E200’s 36468-36476 are next out the door. Sadly that will probably be it for the foreseeable future as Stagecoach will not invest in Slatyford depot anymore until they know what is happening with the franchising.

If true,i will be sad those e200s will go.theyre lovely buses(bar a 1 or 2),and are 10x better than the 373**’s imo.I do still wish that they’d eradicate any 373**s instead as they currently are in a state.

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(07 Jun 2026, 11:47 am)Brampton Trev wrote I was at the Metro Centre on 30th May and using the footbridge to the railway station and saw 27723 in the new dark blue with a beach ball roof.  Is that normal?

Yeah that’s normal as about every single bus repainted will keep its original roof bc stagecoach just can never be bothered to paint the roof

(07 Jun 2026, 11:47 am)Brampton Trev wrote I was at the Metro Centre on 30th May and using the footbridge to the railway station and saw 27723 in the new dark blue with a beach ball roof.  Is that normal?

Yeah they don't paint the rooves, partly health and safety and partly the cost.

(06 Jun 2026, 2:55 pm)BusEnthusiast.com wrote Thank the lord.They were horrid things.

Is there any info on any new transfers coming to slatyford or what buses are getting withdrawn next?

They were good buses when Stockton had them, is it not just a case of Newcastle not been able to look after buses.

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(06 Jun 2026, 2:55 pm)BusEnthusiast.com wrote Thank the lord.They were horrid things.

Is there any info on any new transfers coming to slatyford or what buses are getting withdrawn next?

They were good buses when Stockton had them, is it not just a case of Newcastle not been able to look after buses.

(08 Jun 2026, 2:32 pm)col87 wrote They were good buses when Stockton had them, is it not just a case of Newcastle not been able to look after buses.

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They were good buses when Stockton had them, is it not just a case of Newcastle not been able to look after buses.

Rubbish! I was there when they were new and we had an outstation at MAN at one point there was that many there… often 3 or 4 away for work.

Ex London Enviro200 driver trainer 36358 now at Stockton. Probably not long left for the ALX300.

Can just ask why stagecoach stockton depot use a ex E200 at stockton depot if all the buses are electric buses? Can use ex electric bus from why?

(10 Jun 2026, 7:00 pm)Glen1974 wrote Can just ask why stagecoach stockton depot use a ex E200 at stockton depot if all the buses are electric buses? Can use ex electric bus from why?

Does it matter?, a bus is a bus, and i suspect you probably already know the answer anyway

Ok mate

71/72/72A/87 getting electric buses & some timetable changes

Read more
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and...-72-and-87

Changes would come into affect on the 30th August 

They propose to reroute the services in Newcastle as well. All mentioned in the document

(10 Jun 2026, 6:28 pm)stagecoachfan wrote Ex London Enviro200 driver trainer 36358 now at Stockton. Probably not long left for the ALX300.

22075 has suffered major multiple electric failures. Engineering unable to source parts. Looks like it’s done!

(11 Jun 2026, 9:20 pm)Nerd4321 wrote 71/72/72A/87 getting electric buses & some timetable changes

Read more
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and...-72-and-87

Changes would come into affect on the 30th August 

They propose to reroute the services in Newcastle as well. All mentioned in the document

Interesting. Makes sense putting the EV’s on as 30/31/36 only require 15 out of the 18 buses. 

I think it also makes sense running the 71 off in the evening and making the 87 run late and no 71 on Sunday but making the 87 run as it gives people more access to Newbiggin hall and westerhope since the 7 no longer runs on an evening. I think they should bring the 7 back in my opinion though.

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37313 has re-entered service today for the first time since December 1st 2025 following its engine replacement. 37301 looks to follow soon (maybe via repaint) as that’s also out of the workshop having had its new engine fitted.

(12 Jun 2026, 10:07 am)TransitObserver wrote Interesting. Makes sense putting the EV’s on as 30/31/36 only require 15 out of the 18 buses. 

I think it also makes sense running the 71 off in the evening and making the 87 run late and no 71 on Sunday but making the 87 run as it gives people more access to Newbiggin hall and westerhope since the 7 no longer runs on an evening. I think they should bring the 7 back in my opinion though.

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37313 has re-entered service today for the first time since December 1st 2025 following its engine replacement. 37301 looks to follow soon (maybe via repaint) as that’s also out of the workshop having had its new engine fitted.

The PVR is 4 does this mean they will get extra electric buses or simply just use 3 with one non electric.

I dont know why Stagecoach dont send the 7 back through but terminate it at West Denton Shops on an evening

Yutong E12s numbers 73116/17/18/19 are unaccounted for, they were stored at Corby alongside 73120/73121 which have arrived up here recently and now in service. Wonder if those 4 are going to follow them up.

(12 Jun 2026, 1:02 pm)Coastliner700 wrote The PVR is 4 does this mean they will get extra electric buses or simply just use 3 with one non electric.

I’d imagine one 72 will still be integrated with a scholar service so will still need a decker so the 87, 71 and other 72 would be EV so only need 3.

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(12 Jun 2026, 2:32 pm)Rapidsnap wrote Yutong E12s numbers 73116/17/18/19 are unaccounted for, they were stored at Corby alongside 73120/73121 which have arrived up here recently and now in service. Wonder if those 4 are going to follow them up.

I would like to think so. Sunderland have 5 of Slatyford’s Yutongs which will go back soon. Slatyford will also need 2 more and Sunderland will need buses to replace the ones going back to Slatyford. I can see other buses coming from somewhere as there’s only 4 Yutongs unaccounted for and Sunderland will need 5 and Slatyford 2 so see what they do.

(03 Jun 2026, 6:51 am)ITransitObserver wrote The news that Arriva are planning to close their Redcar depot and move everything to either Whitby or Stockton is sad news but it’s also got me thinking I’m surprised Stagecoach have never done it to South Shields or Hartlepool. Surely these 2 depots make the least amount of money in the North East and could easily have services ran from either Sunderland or Stockton.

U still have TikTok I added u then your account must of got banned?

Apparently 2 of Slatyford’s 61 plate E200’s have gone down to either Stockton or Hartlepool. 36469 and 36470. I would imagine Hartlepool unsure if they’re transfers or being stored awaiting disposal. If they’re transfers I can see the rest heading down once the rest of the Yutongs come to Slatyford.